Food industry compliant, suggests GM soy study
The results of a study showing that soy products in the UK are correctly labelled with respect to GM contamination have been welcomed by the biotech industry.
Archives for March 30, 2006
New FDA rule brings health claim to sucralose
Consuming products containing sucralose, such as gum and soft drinks, can reduce the risk of dental caries, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which has approved the use of a dental health claim for the sweetener.
Parmalat posts profit as strategy takes shape
Parmalat's profit before interest and tax rose 18.4 per cent in the first two months of 2006 to € 45 million, with predictions that net debt would remain stable over the year.
Super fruits set to dominate flavour market
So-called super fruits could prove to be the success story of 2006, according to Innova Market Insights.
Report identifies key drivers in ready meals growth
Food makers must tap into two key consumer trends if they are to profit from the continuing popularity of ready meals, according to a new report.
Study finds obesity lifestyle links
The evening meal is when the majority of overweight consumers receive those extra calories too many, according to recent research by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
EU authorities co-ordinate efforts against illegally declared foods
Greater international co-ordination in reducing the amount of illegally declared foods entering and exiting the EU's borders could be the result of a meeting held yesterday by the bloc's anti-fraud office.
Natraceutical moves to patent cocoa fibre process
Spain's Natraceutical Group has developed a new alkalization process to make its soluble cocoa fiber suitable for use in functional milk products, an area it has identified as offering strong opportunities in the functional sector.
ADM files suit to protect soy isoflavone rights
The battle surrounding the technology rights for the production of soy isoflavones has been refired as Archer Daniels Midland files a lawsuit against a US firm for infringing patent rights.
UK soft drinks in benzene recall
Britain's food safety watchdog has demanded recalls on four soft drinks brands, after it found they were contaminated with benzene at up to 28 times the country's limit for drinking water.